Jaray Sampson

Height:
6-4
Weight:
239
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Fayetteville
High School:
E.E. Smith
Prev School:
Johnson C. Smith
Major:
University Studies

Earned inclusion on the offensive two-deep following spring drills and is expected to open preseason camp as the top reserve at the tight end position, although new coaching staff expects competition to continue throughout campaign … Could also experience action on various special team units … Is a former track & field athlete with a mobile and agile big frame who transferred into the ECU program in 2017 … Did not record any receptions during three spring scrimmages, but did experience significant development as a blocker.

2018: Played in four games as a backup tight end – North Carolina, Connecticut, Cincinnati and NC State – but was not credited with any offensive statistics … Also spent time on scout squad during the fall to help defensive preparations.

2017: Transferred into the ECU program prior to the fall semester … Did not experience game day action as member of the program’s developmental roster …Contributed efforts on the Pirates’ offensive scout unit.

Johnson C. Smith: Earned letter while on the track & field team as a member of the throws squad (2017 indoor and outdoor seasons) … Competed in the shot put and javelin events for the Golden Bulls.

High School: A three-year letterman at E.E. Smith High School … Played on the offensive line during prep career … Helped squad to an 8-4 record in 2014.

Personal: Full name is Jaray Rashad Sampson, Jr. … A university studies major.